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At the reclaimed west mine area, the culvert inlet at the west edge of the disturbance is partially <br />blocked and should be cleared. <br />The drop structure culvert immediately south of the old Highway 133 at the west end of the <br />reclaimed east mine area needs to be cleared of debris to ensure its continued functioning. <br />Backfill & Gradine <br />No problems related to collapse or displacement of backfilled materials were noted. <br />Fish & Wildlife <br />In addition to the carcass, there was considerable evidence of heavy, recent wildlife usage of the <br />site. Deer and elk scat was found throughout the site. In many areas wildlife trails and tracks <br />were evident. Some of the trails may exacerbate erosion by channeling flow and eliminating cover <br />through the eradication of vegetation. In addition wildlife grazing may be hindering establishment <br />of desired vegetation. <br />Revegetation <br />Efforts to revegetate and stabilize the reclaimed east mine have not been ent'vely successful. <br />Significant areas do not have sufficient cover to control erosion. The site appears to lack <br />vegetative diversity and many weeds were noted. The lack of a suitable soiUcover material <br />appears to be a major contributor to the low success rate. The Division needs to evaluate further <br />reclamation options and purser solutions which will allow improved revegetation n and <br />reclamation. <br />Slides & Damaee <br />A small slide area exists above the old Highway 133 in the reclaimed east mine area. The slide <br />materials are resting on the north edge of the roadway. The slide area is characterized by areas <br />saturated and running water. In addition the slide is surrounded on three sides with wetland type <br />vegetation. Materials contained within the slide which are resting on the roadway may be able to <br />be used as a supplemental cover material for reclaimed areas where revegetation success is low. <br /> <br />